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Land Stewardship: Brush Cutting, Cross Plains Reserve – Dane County Chapter

September 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ice Age Trail Alliance, Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Dane County Chapter, Prairie Weeding Lunch

Photo Credit: Brent Sieling

*** You MUST contact the posted workday leader listed below to make sure the workday location or details have not changed, as these events are posted in advance. ***

Description

As our removal of wild parsnip and sweet clover winds down, we move into the next phase of summer work – brush clearing. Some of this work is done cutting smaller brush with hand tools, and some will involve using brush cutters. No prior experience is required to do this work, but work day leader needs to know who can help so that we have enough equipment to use. Come for part of the day or the whole thing.

What to Bring

If you are interested in cutting brush by hand, you should have long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, gloves and sturdy boots. If you are interested in using the chapter’s brush cutters, please indicate that when you RSVP (so we have the equipment) and you need long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, gloves, sturdy boots and hearing protection. Bring whatever water and food you want for the day. Sunscreen and insect repellent are optional but advised.

RSVP

You must RSVP with the work day organizer (listed below) so we have enough equipment and we can make sure all volunteers for the day have up-to-date information about meeting location.

Volunteer Service Agreement

If you’re joining us for the first time at an event, please complete the fillable Volunteer Services Agreement Form and email it (along with any questions) to Dan Watson, (Daniel_Watson@nps.gov). You should also complete the form if you don’t have a Volunteer Services Agreement Form on file, or completed one prior to January 2022.

Additional information for first-time volunteers.

Email Updates:

If you are interested in volunteering regularly, request to be added  to our email group. Contact Megan Schliesman (schliesfrau@gmail.com) and ask to be added to our Stewardship list.  (Note: Megan cannot answer questions about workdays; she coordinates the list, not workdays.)  Emails sent on the listserv will contain all the details for a workday, and you should contact the listed leader for any given workday with questions.)

Details

Date:
September 9, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Organizer

Gary Werner
Phone
608-249-2421
Email
nattrails@aol.com

Venue

Dane, Cross Plains, Ice Age Reserve Wildlife Area Parking Lot (CPIANSR) on Old Sauk Road
8030 Old Sauk Pass
Town of Cross Plains, WI 53528 United States
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